The Reds were understood to be watching the teenager in action in the UEFA Youth League against Malmo recently.

Chief scouts were also reportedly monitoring the striker at the Under-17 World Cup.

According to reports, PSG are concerned that 17-year-old Edouard could leave the Parc des Princes on a free transfer.

SUNDERLAND CONSIDER DEFOE SALE TO BOURNEMOUTH

Jermain Defoe could be sold by Sunderland in January to free up funds with Bournemouth considering a move for their former striker.

Defoe arrived at the Stadium of Light from Toronto last January, but has been unable to command a regular first-team place at the club and could be sold by new manager Sam Allardyce.

Bournemouth are said to have a firm interest in the player and were considering a move over the summer before turning their attention elsewhere. But an injury to Callum Wilson means the Cherries could come back in for him in January and it’s unlikely the Black Cats hierarchy will to stand in his way.

AND THE REST

– Manchester United agreed a €30m fee for Benfica winger Nicolas Gaitan last summer but opted not to pursue the deal (A Bola)

– Ronald Koeman says he would be happy to sign a new deal at Southampton. His current contract is due to expire in the summer of 2017. (Daily Mail)

– Reported Manchester City managerial target Pep Guardiola has given them hope he could leave Bayern Munich by describing it as “boring” to stay in one place for too long (Daily Mirror)

– Eden Hazard has stoked the flames at Chelsea after ‘liking’ a post on Instagram saying he could move to Real Madrid (various)

– Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce will not be making a move for ex-West Ham and Newcastle midfielder Kevin Nolan, 33, as he would prefer to bring in a striker at the Stadium of Light (Daily Telegraph)

– Mousa Dembele is seeking talks with Tottenham over his role in the side after playing second fiddle to Eric Dier and Dele Alli this season (Daily Mail)